Historical Tours in South Africa
The cultural and political landscape of South Africa has been shaped by processes of settlement, war and social upheaval spanning several centuries. South African historical tours transport visitors back to the Boer Wars, the gold rush days, and the more recent troubles of the apartheid era.
History Tours in South Africa for UK Travellers
South Africa’s history is etched in its buildings and scored in its land. The 17th century Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town recalls the early days of Dutch colonisation. Many historical excursions visit the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, where memorials and museums mark the sites of bloody clashes involving Zulus, British and Boers, notably the 1838 Battle of Blood River and the 1879 Battle of Islandwana, in which the Zulus armed mostly with spears defeated a sizeable British force.
On history trips to the museum-town of Pilgrim’s Rest in Mpumalanga, you can step back to the 1870s, when the area teemed with prospectors eagerly digging for gold. Meanwhile, the Kimberley Mine Museum at the home of De Beers in the Northern Cape immerses you in the history of South African diamond mining. Located next to the famous Big Hole mine pit, the museum houses diamond displays that include the Eureka - the first diamond found in the country.
South Africa Guided History Excursions
On many South Africa tours, you will encounter historical sites reflecting the apartheid era, from the monument at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in KwaZulu-Natal, to the leader’s cell on Robben Island and his house-museum in Soweto. For a vivid and comprehensive insight into the struggles of twentieth-century South Africa, head to the excellent Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.
If you enjoy exploring bygone years, we have plenty more history tours around the world to help you plan a journey back in time.
The cultural and political landscape of South Africa has been shaped by processes of settlement, war and social upheaval spanning several centuries. South African historical tours transport visitors back to the Boer Wars, the gold rush days, and the more ... more
The cultural and political landscape of South Africa has been shaped by processes of settlement, war and social upheaval ... more
Historical Tours in South Africa
The cultural and political landscape of South Africa has been shaped by processes of settlement, war and social upheaval spanning several centuries. South African historical tours transport visitors back to the Boer Wars, the gold rush days, and the more recent troubles of the apartheid era.
History Tours in South Africa for UK Travellers
South Africa’s history is etched in its buildings and scored in its land. The 17th century Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town recalls the early days of Dutch colonisation. Many historical excursions visit the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, where memorials and museums mark the sites of bloody clashes involving Zulus, British and Boers, notably the 1838 Battle of Blood River and the 1879 Battle of Islandwana, in which the Zulus armed mostly with spears defeated a sizeable British force.
On history trips to the museum-town of Pilgrim’s Rest in Mpumalanga, you can step back to the 1870s, when the area teemed with prospectors eagerly digging for gold. Meanwhile, the Kimberley Mine Museum at the home of De Beers in the Northern Cape immerses you in the history of South African diamond mining. Located next to the famous Big Hole mine pit, the museum houses diamond displays that include the Eureka - the first diamond found in the country.
South Africa Guided History Excursions
On many South Africa tours, you will encounter historical sites reflecting the apartheid era, from the monument at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in KwaZulu-Natal, to the leader’s cell on Robben Island and his house-museum in Soweto. For a vivid and comprehensive insight into the struggles of twentieth-century South Africa, head to the excellent Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.
If you enjoy exploring bygone years, we have plenty more history tours around the world to help you plan a journey back in time.
The cultural and political landscape of South Africa has been shaped by processes of settlement, war and social upheaval spanning several centuries. South African historical tours transport visitors back to the Boer Wars, the gold rush days, and the more ... more
The cultural and political landscape of South Africa has been shaped by processes of settlement, war and social upheaval ... more